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Below is our complete Brian "Head" Welch news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.

Fan-filmed footed has been posted online of Brian "Head" Welch joining his former band mates from Korn onstage on May 5th, 2012 to perform the song "Blind." You can check out videos from the event below.

Head left Korn in 2005 to pursue a solo career and release his book "Save Me from Myself: How I Found God, Quit Korn, Kicked Drugs, and Lived to Tell My Story." You can also check out Korn's recent music video for "Chaos Lives in Everything" at this location.

Brian "Head" Welch has posted a music video online through Noisecreep for the "Paralyzed" single. You can check out the video clip below.

"To me, 'Paralyzed' symbolizes being stuck and unable to move forward in life. Everybody can relate to that in some way. The lyrics in the chorus – 'I'm paralyzed / I need you now' – are a cry for help to the one person we love the most and totally trust to help pull us out of our despair," Welch told Noisecreep about the track.

Previous Korn member Brian “Head” Welch is streaming a new single online titled “Paralyzed,” which can be heard via his Facebook profile. The single is also set for digital release officially on October 4th, 2011.

P.O.D has been announced as the headlining act for the upcoming benefit concert for hospitalized Deftones bassist Chi Cheng. The event is taking place on August 14th, 2010 at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. The event starts at 3 P.M.

Other acts scheduled to appear include:HEAD (formerly of Korn)Living SacrificeThe ChariotSecret and WhisperAllOrNothing

Former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch and his band are in Nashville recording their next album with Grammy-nominated producer Rob Graves (RED, Pillar). The album is targeted for completion February 2010, with a release shortly thereafter on his Driven Music Group label (with distribution through Ryko/Warner Music Group).

“The production on our new record is going awesome with Rob Graves,” said Welch. “Our goal is to get the record completely mixed and mastered by the first part of February, and released immediately thereafter. My band is together, helping with the recording, and we will be ready for a full U.S. tour beginning early next year.”

Earlier this year, HEAD announced that he had chosen his bandmates—Michael Valentine (bass); Scott Von Heldt (guitars); Ralph Patlan (guitars); Brian Ruedy (keyboards, programming) and Dan Johnson (drums). The band toured lightly in 2009; but is ready to hit the road full time in 2010.

In 2007, HEAD penned a New York Times best-selling (non-fiction) autobiography, “Save Me From Myself” (Harper Collins). HEAD’s debut album, also entitled SAVE ME FROM MYSELF, was released on September 9, 2008 with Driven Music Group, through Ryko Distribution/Warner Music Group, Word Entertainment (Christian market), and Warner Music International (ADA Global—Canada). The album debuted at #13 on Billboard’s “Top Hard Rock Albums” chart, and continues to impact the market.

In light of the recent interview that went online where Korn's James “Munky” Shaffer states that the band said "No thanks" to the return of Brian "Head" Welch to the band, Head has released a statement of his own:

"I recently learned of an interview that Munky gave where he said that I came to KoRn and asked to be taken back in the band. That's definitely not a complete and accurate picture. The full truth is that for about a year, ever since Jonathan publicly said he wanted me back in KoRn, KoRn's managers have been requesting my manager to work on getting me back into KoRn. The calls were initiated by KoRn's managers, not my manager. I shut the door on their requests many, many times over the last several months, through my manager. However, Fieldy personally called me during KoRn's last tour in Europe and we talked as friends for a long time. He also told me if I ever wanted to rejoin KoRn, or open for KoRn as a solo artist, the door was always open. Since Fieldy is sober now and a Christian like me, I thought it may be a good idea to visit with Fieldy, a friend of mine, to see what he was up to and what it was all about. I had a great time re-connecting with Fieldy. I mainly went to his house to connect with an old friend. The KoRn stuff we talked about was secondary, but it was discussed. Fieldy thought that Jonathan, Munky, and I should all meet AS FRIENDS; re-connect; and maybe discuss the possibilities. Both Jonathan and Munky refused that meeting. I learned a lot visiting with Fieldy. I learned that I love and miss my friends, but the visit confirmed to me that I have a different calling in life than to reconnect musically/professionally.

"As far as Munky's comment that 'everything has been divided already' that is also not accurate. In fact, from January 2005 when I left, and for the next 4 years, KoRn failed to pay to me royalties that were due to me on records that I did with them. However, I don't believe this was done intentionally. We are trying to be patient and work with their management to get the financial issues resolved so that 'everything can be divided as we agreed long ago in our contracts.' I am optimistic that we can resolve it as friends.

"I continue to wish nothing but the best for KoRn, and that includes all of my friends there--Fieldy, Jonathan and Munky."

At the Sunset Strip Music Fest this past weekend, Altitude TV down with Korn guitarist Munky for an exclusive interview. In part one Munky was asked about a possible Korn reunion. Munky stated that former guitarist Brian “Head” Welch recently asked to come back to the band….and they said NO THANKS!. Also Munky talks what happened to original drummer David Silveria. Check out the video clip below.

As you may know, Chi Cheng, bass player for the Deftones, is currently in a semi-conscious state following an automobile accident in Santa Clara, CA on November 4th, 2008. Chi is slowly making progress but he needs your help.

Fieldy has organized an amazing cast of musicians from Machine Head, Metallica, Korn, Hatebreed, Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Sevendust and more to record an epic song for Chi.

You can help support Chi and his family by heading over to the A Song For Chi site where you can download your free copy of the song, watch the music video and make a donation. 100% of your donation will go to Chi and his family to help cover his ongoing medical expenses.

The previously reported air date for former Korn guitarist turned solo artist Brian "Head" Welch's L.A. Ink appearance has been moved to December 11. The show was previously scheduled for a December 4th airing.

The segment was filmed earlier this summer and Head got a new tattoo on the show. Check your local listings for details in your area. The episode will appear on the TLC channel. L.A. Ink usually airs at 10pm (9pm on your hd channel) on TLC; and sometimes the show airs at 7pm.

Former Korn guitarist turned solo artist, Brian "Head" Welch, will be a featured guest star on the December 4th episode of L.A. Ink. The segment was filmed earlier this summer and Head got a new tattoo on the show. Check your local listings for details in your area. The episode will appear on the TLC channel. L.A. Ink usually airs at 10pm (9pm on your hd channel) on TLC; and sometimes the show airs at 7pm.

Former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has signed a foreign distribution agreement with Soulfood Music Distribution (Sony) for the release of his solo album, "Save Me From Myself" and all of the other artists on the Driven Music Label.

"Save Me From Myself" is scheduled for release in Germany and Austria the week of November 28th. It is also scheduled for release in all other European countries and the United Kingdom the week of December 8th.

Former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has responded to the controversy surrounding his latest solo video for "Flush" as well as reports that some stores are pulling his CD of their shelves in reaction to this video. Here's Welch's statement on the matter:

"I have received a handful of messages from some conservative people complaining about the sex and drug references in my new music video for FLUSH; and, I have recently learned that some select retailers are pulling my CD from their shelves because of my music video's content. So, I wanted to give an explanation of what the video means to me; and to address those select retailers that are pulling the CD from their shelves:

"The video for FLUSH is about Crystal Meth addiction and the crazy things anyone addicted to Meth will do while they're high or to get their fix. Everything the models were doing in the video is what I was wrapped up in while I was addicted to Meth. The video is a very realistic look at the addiction and where it will lead you if you get hooked. I understand the images of the models may be too much for some people, but honestly, I was just trying to be real with what happened in my life and show where I was, as well as where I am at now. More...

Former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, who famously left the nu-metal pioneers in favour of spirituality, has finished shooting his first music video for the song "Flush." The song comes from his forthcoming debut solo album, "Save Me From Myself" due for release on September 9th. You can check out behind the scenes footage of the shoot below. More...